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Bahrain
Bahrain’s BRAVE CF wins ‘Global Promotion of the Year 2024’ at 10th annual Fightbook MMA Awards
By showcasing the iconic India vs. Pakistan rivalry inside the MMA cage, BRAVE CF broke traditional norms in the sport, setting the stage for an exciting 2025
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BRAVE CF teams up with Swerve TV to stream MMA matches live across the US
As part of the partnership, both past and future events from BRAVE CF will be accessible to millions of fans across the US and Canada for free
Auction
Invest World Expo’s Dubai charity auction raises over AED 26,000 for Al Jalila Foundation
The IWE gala dinner featured a live auction of exclusive sports memorabilia signed by MMA champions Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou for commanding boxing win in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua produces statement win and knockout blow over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
BRAVE CF
BRAVE CF to debut in Netherlands, Croatia as part of its 2024 European tour
The most global MMA organization has held 22 shows in Europe so far, which is expected to increase to at least 28 by the end of the year
Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua to fight Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Former world heavyweight-boxing champion Anthony Joshua to take on mixed martial arts champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh bout in Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
BRAVE CF 80: Intense face-offs to set the pace for incredible fight night on Friday
The event will have many celebrities in attendance, including World Cup winner Jerome Boateng, MMA Legend Rodrigo ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira and Bahraini Hip Hop sensation Flipperachi
Bahrain
German football legend Jerome Boateng arrives in Bahrain to attend BRAVE CF 80
The event is part of the Bahrain BRAVE International Combat Week 2023 and is scheduled to take place on December 15
Bahrain
Crazy Fight Night! BRAVE CF 79 to showcase the biggest MMA talents in a single event on Friday
The matches will be held as part of the BRAVE International Combat Week in Bahrain
Bahrain
Gulf MMA sector poised for global dominance as interest, sports investments surge
Bahrain-based BRAVE CF, emerging as the most popular MMA companies globally, is currently learnt to be seeking investments from high-profile international investors
Bahrain
Flavio Queiroz replaces Velimurad Alkhasov at BRAVE CF’s world title fight in Brazil
This will make the main event of BRAVE CF 78 an all-Brazilian affair
Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu Dhabi extends partnership with UFC for MMA championship events until 2028
The new UFC partnership includes additional Fight Night events across the MENA region
Bahrain
BRAVE CF welcomes female MMA legend Sabrina de Sousa in multi-fight deal
The Bahraini Flyweight is expected to make her professional debut at the end of the year in one of BRAVE CF’s several shows worldwide
Bahrain
BRAVE CF announces biggest edition of international combat week in Bahrain for record-breaking 2023 closeout
The BICW will be returning to Bahrain after being held for the first time in Europe and South America
boxing
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou to fight in Saudi Arabia
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in Riyadh
Bahrain
Bahrain’s BRAVE CF strikes partnership deal with Indonesian streaming platform VIDIO
The deal will help the MMA company to join other sporting giants such as Formula One, Champions League, NBA Premier League and the World Cup in VIDIO
